LIVING IN HOUSING. By taking occupancy in a residence, you become a member of that residence community. You agree to accept the responsibilities and obligations associated therewith. You agree to be considerate of other residents and staff and to respect the rights of others at all times. Conduct in violation of the rights of others is grounds for immediate termination of your occupancy in university housing and/or the withdrawal of future university housing privileges. If there is a reported violation of the Residence Agreement through misconduct or disrespectful behavior that affects the community, Residential Education and/ or the Graduate Life Office will respond through the Residence Deans or the Graduate Life Office Deans. The protocol for this response is described on the Residential Education website. All students are expected to abide by the Fundamental Standard, which states: “Students are expected to show both within and without the university such respect for order, morality, personal honor, and the rights of others as is demanded of good citizens. Failure to observe this will be sufficient cause for removal from the university.” By taking occupancy in a residence, you become a member of that residence community and agree to accept the responsibilities and obligations associated with being a good neighbor and citizen. All balconies and patios must be kept clean, neat and aesthetically pleasing at all times, and may not be used for storage or drying of items such as towels, clothing, personal waste, etc. University furniture provided for indoor use is not permitted to be used outdoors. Nails, screws and adhesives may not be used to affix items to balconies, decks, or patios. Student room furniture is not permitted to be moved to and/or stored in common area corridors or stairwells. Bedroom furniture mustremain in the assigned room unless removal is approved by the building manager. Canopies, awnings, curtains or screens of any kind are not permitted on balconies in Graduate Housing. Exception: In graduate housing, approved canopies and umbrellas may be installed on first-floor patios of some low-rise apartment buildings with the prior written approval of the Housing Building Manager. Canopies, awnings, tarps and umbrellas are not permitted on balconies, decks, or patios in undergraduate housing. You may not repair, replace, remove, or in any way modify any university-owned property or cause or permit any repairs to be performed by others. This includes altering or...
LIVING IN HOUSING. To comply with safety codes and as a courtesy to other residents and community members, bikes must not be left in any interior common areas such as hallways and entryways or in exterior breezeways and walkways. Bikes should be locked only to bike racks. If bikes are locked to any object other than a bike rack, or if they are blocking wheelchair access, the locks are subject to being cut and the bikes impounded by the Department of Public Safety. Bicycles left in building common areas, e.g. hallways, lounges, or stairwells, will be removed. Bicycles left over the summer must be registered and stored properly in designated areas or they will be impounded. See xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx for complete information on bicycle use at Stanford. Third parties are prohibited from flying Unmanned Flying Vehicles, including but not limited to model aircraft, drones, unmanned aircraft systems, rockets, and weather balloons (“UFVs”) within or above university lands. Current R&DE Student Housing 2019-20 Residence Agreement 38 faculty, students, staff, or other persons acting on behalf of the university may fly UFVs only with advance approval by the university’s UFV Committee. For more information or to request permission: xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx. edu/policies/research-policy-handbook/environmental-health-and-safety/ operation-unmanned-flying-vehicles. Other than for disability-related needs, student use of golf cart-type vehicles for personal transportation is prohibited on campus. Motor vehicles may be kept, operated, and parked on the Stanford campus in accordance with the rules and regulations established by Stanford University and the California Vehicle Code. You must purchase a parking permit from Parking and Transportation Services to park your car, motorcycle, or scooter. See xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx for specific information. No mechanical or other maintenance work is allowed on boats, cars, motorcycles or other vehicles in residential living areas, in designated parking areas, or in adjacent street areas. Motorcycles and scooters may be driven only where automobiles are driven and parked only in automobile or motorcycle parking areas. They are not to be parked in or near bike racks. They are also prohibited in or within 100 feet of any university residence. Any vehicles found inside a building will be impounded and all costs billed to the owner. Equipment and vehicle washing is not permitted on campus. Storage of Gasoline or Other Fuel Storage of gasoline ...
LIVING IN HOUSING. The university does not carry insurance covering personal property and is not liable for and does not assume any responsibility for theft, destruction, malfunction, failure, or loss of money, valuables or other personal property belonging to, or in the custody of, the resident from any cause whatsoever, whether such loss occurs in the resident’s room/apartment, storage area or public areas. Therefore, it is advisable that you obtain your own renter’s insurance to cover your personal property in the event of damage or loss.
LIVING IN HOUSING. Prior to and after the move-out of residents (including you, your roommate(s), and/or previous occupants of the room), the university will conduct inspection, cleaning, and repair work in the room (including common areas in apartments and suites). You may request a pre-inspection of your room prior to move-out so you have the opportunity to address any concerns. However, because of the volume of student move-outs, it is impractical to schedule individual appointments for all students, and inspections and work may be carried out over several weeks. If you are absent from your room when inspection or work takes place, the university will leave notification of entry.
LIVING IN HOUSING. Common room furniture is to remain in the common spaces and may not be removed for any reason. Violations of this policy will result in charges for any damages to the furniture and/or building, including replacement costs. Common spaces in residences and/or apartments are not intended to be used as storage or holding spaces for items or belongings. Furniture that has been rearranged for an event must be returned to its original location immediately after the event. In addition, student room furniture that has been rearranged must be returned to its original location prior to move- out. Because of fire and life safety codes, personal belongings, student room furniture, and common room furniture may not be relocated to hallways or stairwells, or restrict exit pathways. Extra beds are not provided for children under two years of age. You must provide a crib for children under two. Only university-supplied lofted beds are permitted. Lofting or bunking beds is only permitted in designated undergraduate buildings in R&DE Student Housing (for more information, contact your Housing Building Manager or Housing Front Desk). Lofting or bunking beds is not permitted in graduate housing residences. Limited supplies are made available in designated undergraduate buildings on a first-come, first, serve basis; look for posted check-out hours and locations or contact your Housing Front Desk. If you bunk or loft your bed (in buildings that currently provide for this bed configuration), two guardrails are required on upper bunks and lofted beds even if you do not plan to sleep on the loft. Tool- free beds require one support rail and two guardrails when lofted; all others require two support rails and two guardrails when lofted. If you have your bed raised above a 36” height (bunked/lofted), you are responsible for following all guidelines and policies associated with this type of bed configuration. These requirements may not be waived or altered by house staff, including RAs. No authority to make changes or alter policies regarding lofting set forth in this Residence Agreement has been granted to house staff and/or RAs. Additional information is available on the R&DE Student Housing website. Some rooms have forced bunked or lofted bed configurations due to the layout of the room.
LIVING IN HOUSING. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and gender in education programs and activities, which includes university housing. Stanford is committed to providing a campus environment that is free of sex and gender discrimination. Stanford’s Title IX Policy & Procedures, available at xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx, cover the following Prohibited Sexual Conduct: sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, relationship (dating or domestic) violence and stalking. Violations of the university’s Title IX Policy R&DE Student Housing 2019-20 Residence Agreement can result in a range of administrative and/or disciplinary actions, including loss of housing privileges. Housing charges include normal water, sewer, electricity, heat, and trash disposal services. You are responsible for paying for all other services or utilities. The university shall not be liable for failure to supply utilities or for an interruption in service. You must comply with university conservation measures and at all times exercise reasonable efforts to conserve resources. During the warmer months of the year (April through November), Stanford, at its discretion, may discontinue heat supply for the purpose of conserving energy. A technology fee from Information Technology Services, separate from housing charges, will be billed to your account quarterly. (See “Technology Fee” under Rate, Billing and Payment Information.) Student residences are wired for cable service, with courtesy service and paid subscription levels available from university IT. It is a federal offense to receive a cable television signal without proper authorization from the cable television service provider. It is also illegal to allow another party to gain access to the cable television signal from your service. You may also not affix any antenna or satellite dish to the exterior of your building or to any fence or railing. R&DE Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries contracts with vending machine firms to furnish exclusive service to the entire campus. For this reason, no student groups are permitted to install vending machines of any type. The university is not responsible for money lost in vending machines. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx 47 You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the location of alarms, exits, fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, emergency assembly point(s) for your building, and all emergency procedures for your residence. Fire and earthquake safety inform...
LIVING IN HOUSING. Construction, renovation, and repair projects (both on and off campus) will necessarily cause increased noise around directly involved and nearby residences, as well as throughout other housing areas. While all possible measures are taken to minimize the impact of these projects, any student moving into or living in affected areas should be prepared to accept the unavoidable aspects of life in a neighborhood under construction. Continual inspections and work may occur in and around your residence prior to and up to a year after a major construction or renovation project. Some students may be required to move to different rooms or temporarily vacate their current rooms while work is underway. Students who need to move because their room is scheduled to be renovated or demolished will remain under contract and will not be released from contract unless they are otherwise eligible for release. Information on major R&DE Student Housing renovation projects is R&DE Student Housing 2019-20 Residence Agreement 40 located at xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxx. Information on major university projects under design and construction is located on the Capital Planning and Management website at xxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxx. These web pages are updated periodically. Other projects not listed on these web pages may also be undertaken. By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you have been advised of scheduled projects, that you understand that other projects may arise, and you accept your housing assignment accordingly.
LIVING IN HOUSING. INTRODUCTION FUNDAMENTAL STANDARD GENERAL POLICIES BALCONIES, DECKS, PATIOS, STAIRWELLS, AND COMMON AREAS LIVING IN HOUSING Barbeque Grills Portable Outdoor Heaters Events on Balconies or Decks
LIVING IN HOUSING. Residents of Escondido Village who care for more than one family’s children besides their own are required by the State of California to become licensed child-care providers. The Stanford WorkLife Office provides assistance in the licensing process and also assists parents in finding child care for their children. Nannies, au pairs, and relatives not part of the nuclear family are not considered part of the family contract. As such, if nannies, au pairs, or family members are found living in R&DE Student Housing there will be an administrative fee for unauthorized occupancy at a rate of $175 per day levied against the resident holding the housing contract. You are responsible for cleaning your room, which includes separating your personal trash from recyclable materials and depositing in the appropriate landfill and recycling bins provided for you in waste corrals outside your residence. It is recommended that students with personal kitchens also separately collect compostable materials. Additionally, you are responsible for keeping your room in good order and condition throughout your residency in order to comply with health and safety codes and to minimize deterioration of the facility. If you live in an apartment or suite, you are jointly responsible with your roommate(s), spouse, and/or family for cleaning common areas of your apartment or suite as well as your bedroom(s).
LIVING IN HOUSING. Construction, renovation, and repair projects will necessarily cause increased noise around directly involved and nearby residences, as well as throughout other housing areas. While all possible measures are taken to minimize the impact of these projects, any student moving into or living in affected areas should be prepared to accept the unavoidable aspects of life in a neighborhood under construction. Continual inspections and work may occur in and around your residence prior to and up to a year after a major construction or renovation project. Some students may be required to move to different rooms or temporarily vacate their current rooms while work is underway. Students who need to move because their room is scheduled to be renovated or demolished will remain under contract and will not be released from contract unless they are otherwise eligible for release. Information on major R&DE Student Housing renovation projects is located at studenthousing. xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxxxx. Information on major university projects under design and construction is located on the Capital Planning and Management website at lbre.stanford. edu/projects. These web pages are updated periodically. Other projects not listed on these web pages may also be undertaken. By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you have been advised of scheduled projects and that R&DE Student Housing 2017-18 Residence Agreement xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx 37 you understand that other projects may arise, and you accept your housing assignment accordingly.
